ENG vs AUS LIVE Score: Headingley braces for another Thriller as Ben Stokes & Co chase 224 runs with 10 wickets in hand

ENG vs AUS LIVE Score: England will begin Day 4 of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, having scored 27 runs without losing any wickets in their chase of a target of 251 runs against Australia. The start of play on Saturday was delayed due to rain, with the first session taking place after the tea break on Day 3. Australia, resuming their innings at 116 for 4, were bowled out for 224 despite Travis Head’s impressive knock of 77 runs.

Travis Head kept our Aussie men in the match, but it was England’s day after some lengthy rain delays.

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— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) July 8, 2023

Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes played a dynamic innings of 80 runs, which kept the hosts’ hopes of winning the Ashes alive. However, Moeen Ali’s quick succession of two wickets before the close of play impacted Australia’s second innings, leaving them at 116-4 and holding a lead of 142 runs. Australia is aiming to secure a 3-0 lead in the series.

Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland

England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow(wk), Ben Stokes(c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad

Who are you? Headingley staff fails to recognise Brendon McCullum, denies entry

Match Details

• England vs Australia 3rd Ashes Test
• Date & Time: 6-10 July, 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground

ENG vs AUS: Squads

England: Ben Stokes (c), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner

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